Nursing homes in Carmel, IN
Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Carmel, part of the Hamilton area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Carmel, Indiana, have access to 8 nursing homes located throughout Hamilton County, serving the 46032 and 46033 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. The Barrington of Carmel, operated by BHI Senior Living, currently stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, maintaining a prestigious 5-star rating based on federal quality metrics.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 8 homesProvider mix in Carmel
8 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CARDON & ASSOCIATES1 home
- MAJESTIC CARE1 home
- COMMUNICARE HEALTH1 home
- SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES1 home
- BHI SENIOR LIVING1 home
- TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES1 home
- MAJOR HOSPITAL1 home
- WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL1 home
What to look for in Carmel
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 4 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Carmel
- 1BARRINGTON OF CARMEL, THE5.0BHI SENIOR LIVING · Small
- 2BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER4.0COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large
- 3RETREAT AT THE STRATFORD, THE4.0SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small
- 4RESTORACY OF CARMEL4.0MAJOR HOSPITAL · Medium
- 5MAJESTIC CARE OF CARMEL3.0MAJESTIC CARE · Medium
- 6WELLBROOKE OF CARMEL3.0TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
- 7MCGIVNEY HEALTH CARE CENTER2.0WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Small
- 8CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY1.0CARDON & ASSOCIATES · Large
All homes in Carmel
| BARRINGTON OF CARMEL, THE BHI SENIOR LIVING · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large · Government | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| RETREAT AT THE STRATFORD, THE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| RESTORACY OF CARMEL MAJOR HOSPITAL · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| MAJESTIC CARE OF CARMEL MAJESTIC CARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| WELLBROOKE OF CARMEL TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| MCGIVNEY HEALTH CARE CENTER WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Small · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY CARDON & ASSOCIATES · Large · Government | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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